11 Self-Promotional Tips For Tight-Fisted Voiceovers
11 Self-Promotional Tips For Tight-Fisted Voiceovers
By Priscilla Groves
Here Are 11 Tips For Increasing Traffic And Getting More Work:
1. Do you have a picture on your voiceover website?
People with no pictures get way less clicks than those with pics. Also - it's better to have a slick pic. Not a pixelated photo or "holiday snap". Or even a slightly-cheap looking shot.
2. Do an email marketing campaign
Send your link out to all the sound engineers, copywriters, producers and any contact you have that might throw a gig your way. Producers are very switched on, as it's their job to know who's who in the business - so go on, send them your demo. If you don't have a database, phone some ad agencies, and ask the reception who are the producers and copywriters in the agency
3. Put your link everywhere
Make sure you have a link to your voiceover page on your Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, and twitter pages. This could help increase your Google rating.
4. "Favourite" your demo page
Create a Del.icious or a Dig link on your voiceover page. Ask ALL your friends and family to do it too!
5. Leave comments on relevant blogs and forums
Make sure you put a signature at the bottom, carrying a link to your demo. Don't be spammy, and try to leave comments on relevant forums.
6. Start a twitter page
Make sure you include your link, follow lots of sound engineers and ad industry people, etc. Periodically, offer a special discount (i.e. 20% off if you use my voice today)
7. Write articles about your experiences as an actor or voiceover
Submit them to article marketing websites online, like EzineArticles. They give you a space to put your link/ URL in, so these articles, along with a link to your demo, get distributed all over the net. The right people might just be reading an article.
8. Always signature your emails
This isn't as targeted as some of the other tips - but really, it takes no effort, it's free and you never know who might end up clicking on it. Go to your email "settings" section, and set up your signature to include your voice over link and booking number.
9. Direct response campaign
This is very targeted - and your number of clicks won't be so many, but they will be quality clicks. Drop off some comps to one of your shows, or some cupcakes, or anything to make you stand out - to some agency producers or sound engineers. Include a card, with your voice over link on it.
10. Biog
Do you have a good powerful biog on your home page? Keep it voiceover related, and be sure to add all the hot-totty brands you've worked on. Basically, blow your own horn a bit.
11. Testimonial
Do you have a testimonial on your voice over website? Ask one of your happy clients to write a short testimonial for you, and put it on your website - loud and clear.
Good luck soldier.
Priscilla G.
http://www.piehole.co.uk/
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